Torbjörn Bäck

I work as Associate professor (Swedish: Universitetslektor) in Experimental Nuclear Physics at KTH. I am, since Jan. 2024, head of the research division Nuclear Science and Engineering in the Department of Physics, School of Sceince, KTH.

Research

My research interests include both fundamental research and applications:

• gamma spectroscopy for studying exotic nuclear phenomena far from stability.
• lifetime measurements of excited states in atomic nuclei
• Micro- and nano dosimetry (in collaboration with SSM, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority)
• Radon detector for earthquake precursor research (the artEmis project)

At the moment I supervise two PhD students: Linda Eliasson (micro/nano dosimetry) and Ebbe Cederlöf (experimental nuclear physics).

MSc and BSc diploma projects

MSc students interested in MSc diploma projects connected to the above research are most welcome to contact me to discuss what project could be available at the moment. We also usually office BSc diploma projects in the Spring semester for the Engineering Physics (CTFYS) programme at KTH.

Education

I am at present responsible/examiner for the courseSH2603 Radiation Protection, Dosimetry, and Detectors, SH2603. I also teach in a few additional courses, including Modern Physics (SH1014) and Research Methodology in Physics (SH2007). Over the years I have been responsible for several courses, mainly within the KTH Engineering Physics CivIng (5-year) programme, the Master Programme of Nuclear Engineering)  and the Master Programme of Engineering Physics.

Educational Leadership

I am, since Jan. 2022, deputy head of education at School of Science at KTH. I am also responsible for Life Long Learning (LLL) at the SCI school. Between 2012 and 2022 I was the director of undergraduate studies (Studierektor) at the Department of Physics at KTH. Between 2006 and 2011 I was involved in the development and responsibility of the master programme in Nuclear Engineering, which started in 2007.